Best Brunch Restaurants in Ottawa
Find the best brunch restaurants in Ottawa.
Benny's Bistro
A hidden gem inside The French Baker in the ByWard Market. Known for one of the best brunches in Ottawa with French-inspired dishes and fresh pastries steps away. Saturday brunch draws lines out the door.
Chesterfield's Gastro Diner
A self-described 'not so greasy spoon' on Wellington West. Serves brunch every day with a twist on diner classics — think Jamaican benny and chicken and waffles. Walk-in only.
Dukes
A modern brunch spot just off Bank Street, open 7 days a week. Known for sourdough pancakes, creative sandwiches, and a full drink menu with cocktails. A newer addition to Ottawa's brunch scene that's already a local favourite.
Gezellig
A refined Westboro restaurant in a converted 1950s bank building. Seasonal, locally sourced brunch on weekends and dinner service through the week. Reservations strongly recommended.
The King Eddy
A ByWard Market diner known for burgers made from beef ground fresh in-house daily. Never frozen, no preservatives, no added seasoning. Also serves fried chicken, waffles, and all-day brunch. Open 364 days a year.
Wilf & Ada's
Ottawa's most loved brunch spot. A scratch diner on Bank Street where almost everything is made in-house, from fresh-squeezed juices to house-smoked bacon. Walk-in only. Expect a line on weekends.